08/11/2026
A stroke at 17!! It’s the unimaginable and something none of us can fathom happening in our own family. Take a listen to this powerful story. This is why stroke education is so, so important
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At 17, Maggie Rasche was having a normal school day when mild tingling turned into a rare spinal cord stroke that left her paralyzed. What followed: 29 days in the ICU, two life-threatening events, and months of relearning how to breathe, speak, eat, and walk.
Today, Maggie is living independently in college, driving, traveling, and pursuing her dream of becoming a civil engineer.
In this episode of “Stronger After Stroke,” I sit down with Maggie to talk about her survival, her recovery, and the determination that carried her through, including the emotional moment she spoke for the first time after her tracheostomy and how she finished her exams from a hospital bed.
Her story is a powerful reminder that stroke can happen at any age, and that recovery is possible.
🎧 Listen now, and share this episode with someone who needs a little extra hope navigating life after stroke.